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Mrs.  L.  H.  Sigourney, 

Hymn  14,  31,  37 

Mrs.  L.  H.  Cleaveland, 

a 

38,  41,  43,  45,  46 

Miss  Sarah  Savage, 

u 

44 

Miss  L.  Hooper, 

u 

22,  23,  40,  48 

Miss  M.  E.  Rhodes, 

a 

4,    19,25,34 

Anonymous, 

a 

2, 

B.  B.  Thatcher, 

u 

20, 

S.  E.  Sewall, 

(( 

17,  49 

J.  F.  Otis, 

(( 

28,29 

S.  J.  Beals, 

(( 

26,32 

Wm.  J.  Snelling, 

(( 

35 

T.  Gray,  Jr. 

11 

11,13 

N.  Hall,  Jr. 

u 

m,  10 

Wm.  H.  Furness, 

u 

5,    7,    16 

C.  Bobbins, 

(( 

47 

S.  F.  Streeter, 

a 

50,  52,  53,  54,  55 

f" 

1,  3,  6,  9,  12, 15, 

I  S.  Williams, 

i 

18,  21,  24,  27,  30, 
33,  36,  39,  42,  51, 

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56,  57 

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ORIGINAL 


SillUISi^flFIil    S(gIlI®®IljSo 


'  I  will  sing  with  the  spirit,  and  I  will  sing  with 
the  understanding  also.'  1  Cor.  iv,  15. 

'  And  they  sang  a  new  song.'  Rev.  v,  9. 


BOSTON: 

LILLY,    WAIT,    COL  MAN,   &    HOLDEN 

1833. 


Entered,  according  to  Act  of  Congiess,  in  the  year  1833, 

By  Lilly,  Wait,  Colman,  &  Holden, 

In  the  Clerk's  Office  of  the  District  Court  of  the  District  of  Mass. 


ADVERTISEMENT. 


In  the  publication  of  this  httle  volume,  we 
do  not  mean  to  come  in  competition  with 
any  other  similar  work,  nor  do  wish  to  inti- 
mate a  belief  that  others  of  the  kind  are 
not  excellent.  The  Hymns  (with  the  ex- 
ception of  two  or  three)  were  written  ex- 
pressly for  this  collection.  Although  the 
names  of  the  writers  are  not  given,  it  may 
not  be  improper  to  mention  that  there  are 
some  among  them  of  high  literary  rank, 
and  whose  names  would  honor  any  collec- 
tion of  poetry.  The  prayers  are  added,  in 
the  hope  that  they  may  at  times  be  used 
with  advantage  in  the  place  of  extempora- 
neous service. 

To  THE  Children,  we  would  say,  that 
this  book  was   written  expressly  for  them; 


IV  ADVERTISEMENT. 

that  it  contains  truths,  which,  if  carefully 
studied  and  remembered,  will  teach  them  to 
lead  useful  and  happy  lives  on  earth,  and 
prepare  them  for  that  better  state,  where 
both  teachers  and  scholars  shall  live  as 
the  children  of  God  in  heaven. 

J.  S.  W. 
Boston,  October,  1833. 


CONTENTS, 


Page 
Great  God,  to  thy  children  assembled,  draw  near,     9 

Our  Father,  lend  a  listening  ear,  11 

The  mind  is  a  garden,  and  youth's  sunny  morn,      13 

Glad  hearts  to  thee  we  bring,  16 

I  feel  within  a  want,  17 

Star  of  promise  !  from  above,  19 

Feeble,  helpless,  how  shall  I,  20 

Behold  that  one  of  placid  brow,  21 

There  is  a  land  where  we  shall  greet,  23 

My  Father,  God  —  the  mighty  One,  24 

Father!  day,  26 
Tho'  lost  to  our  sight  we  may  not  deplore  thee,      28 

Come,  'tis  the  hour  of  rest,  29 

The  sun  hath  gone  to  rest,  32 

See  from  the  east  the  sun  arise,  33 

Blessings  on  thee,  gracious  Lord,  34 

The  spring  is  returning,  35 

When  night  has  veiled  the  sky,  37 

When  the  joyous  day  is  dawning,  38 


VI  CONTENTS. 

Page 

I  will  not  weep,  I  will  not  weep,  40 

As  o'er  the  earth  the  weary  dove,  41 

How  kind  was  the  promise,  45 

We  come  our  Sabbath  hymn  to  raise,  47 

The  voice  of  God,  in  accents  clear,  48 

Teach  me,  oh  Father,  with  filial  submission,  49 

Come  to  God's  altar  !  oh  draw  near  !  51 

The  violet  on  its  slender  stalk,  52 

Jesus,  who  once  dwelt  here  on  earth,  53 

Lord  —  teach  my  heart  to  learn,  54 

Like  to  the  modest  tender  flower,  55 

To  thee,  great  God,  our  prayers  we  bring,  56 

Earth's  busy  sounds  and  ceaseless  din,  58 

Upon  the  Jordan's  healing  flood,  59 

When  clouds  of  trouble  cast  their  shadows,  61 

Come,  see  the  grassy  bed,  63 

I  know  that  earth  is  not  the  home,  64 

Grant  us,  Lord,  thy  choicest  blessing,  65 

Lord,  may  this  little  band,  66 

How  good  and  happy  I  should  be,  67 

In  the  freshness  of  youth,  68 

O  thou  whose  constant  love  has  shed,  69 

My  God,  when  memory  turns  to  gaze,  71 

How  very  fast  my  years  roll  on,  73 

Father  !  I  love  to  read  of  thee,  74 

Grateful  thanks,  before  we  part,  75 

The  sun  is  in  the  west,  76 

God,  our  Father,  our  preserver,  77 


CONTENTS.  Vll 

Page 

There  is  a  flower,  a  holy  one,  78 
He  has  gone  to  the  home  of  the  angels  on  high,      80 

Weep  not  that  death  hath  called  away,  82 

Father  of  mercies  !  God  of  love,  83 

Father  of  life  !  we  raise,  84 

God  o'er  the  universe  presides,  85 

We  come  great  God  with  gladness,  86 

When  shall  we  all  meet  again  ?  88 

PRAYERS. 

Worship,  90 

General  Supplication,  91 

Reverence  —  Piety,  92 

Gratitude,  93 

Penitence,  94 

Jesus  Chiist,  95 


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ORIGINAL    HYMNS. 


HYMN  1. 

Heaven  our  Home, 

[Home.] 

Great  God,  to  thy  children  assem- 
bled, draw  near, 
Guide,  guard,  and  protect  us,  we  pray, 

with  thy  care ; 
We'll  never  forget  while  on  earth  we 

shall  roam, 
'Tis  only  our  resting  place,  'tis  not 
our  home. 
Home,  sweet,  sweet  home, 
This  earth  is  our  resting  place,  'tis 
not  our  home. 
2 


10 

When  childhood  has  passed,  o'er  the 

world  we  shall  rove, 
Oh  then  wilt  thou  guide  us,  where  e'er 

we  shall  move ; 
Should  trouble  o'ertake  us,  or  danger 

be  nigh, 
For  comfort  and  refuge,  to  Thee  we 
will  fly. 
Home,  sweet,  sweet  home, 
We'll  always  remember  our  home 
in  the  sky. 

Should  pleasure  entice  us,  or  tempt 

us  to  stay 
To  taste  of  life's  sweets  that  hang 

over  our  way, 
We  ask  for  that  wisdom  which  comes 

from  above. 
Illumine  our  path  with  the  light  of 

thy  love. 


11 

Home,  sweet,  sweet  home. 
When  death  shall  release  us,  we'll 
gladly  go  home. 


HYMN  3. 

Our  Father,  lend  a  listening  ear. 
Towards  thy  children's  prayer  ; 
And  meet  us,  who  assemble  here, 
To  ask  thy  love  and  care. 
Be  with  us  w^hile  we  learn  our  will, 
Be  with  us  in  our  practice  still. 

The  thoughts  that  rise  not,  Lord, 
to  Thee, 
Banish  from  every  mind  ; 
And  grant  that  naught  of  vanity 
An  entrance  here  may  find. 
But  as  thy  love  we  would  ensure. 
Make  us  as  thou  our  God  art,  pure. 


12 


In  every  heart  may  Charity 

Exert  her  gentle  sway  ; 
That  grieves  another's  faults  to  see, 
When  led  from  Thee  astray ; 
And  may  we  who  for  mercy  sue, 
Be  merciful  to  others  too. 

Teach  us  to  thank  Thee  as  we 
ought, 
For  all  Thy  blessings  given  ; 
And   may  we   (by  Thy    precepts 
taught), 
Unite  at  length  in  heaven  ; 
Where  endless  hymnsof  praise  shall  be 
Our  joyful  offering,  Lord,  to  Thee. 


13 
HYMN  3. 

Youth. 

r  [Portuguese  Hyniii.] 

The  mind  is  a  garden,  and  youth's 

sunny  morn, 
The  season  for  planting ;  the  rose  and 

the  thorn 
Will  spring  up  together ;   then  let  us 

take  care, 
That  none  but  the  sweetest  of  roses, 

grow  there. 

If  seeds  of  deception,  of  envy,  and 
strife. 

Are  suffered  to  grow  in  the  spring 
time  of  life ; 

When  the  autumn  of  age  chills  the 
breath  of  the  air. 

We  must  gather  the  fruits  of  our  lit- 
tle parterre. 


14 

But  let  us  be  wise,  and  pluck  up  by 
the  roots, 

All  poisonous  plants,  ere  we  taste  of 
their  fruits  ; 

And  place  in  their  stead,  such  as  na- 
ture designed, 

To  improve,  and  adorn,  and  embellish 
the  mind. 

In  one  peaceful  spot  shall  the  olive 

branch  grow. 
And  near  it  the  stream  of  Religion 

shall  flow. 
There  too  shall  the  plant   of   kind 

Mercy  spring  up. 
Refreshed    from   th'   o'erflowing    of 

Charity's  cup. 


15 


Oh  let  the  young  germs  of  fair  Know- 
ledge abound, 

To  scatter  their  truths  to  the  plants 
all  around ; 

So  likewise  the  Laurel  its  arms 
spreading  wide, 

In  friendship  shall  shield  the  sweet 
rose  at  its  side. 

When  the  sun  that  has  cheered  us  in 

life's  early  days, 
Withdraws  from  the  garden  the  light 

of  his  rays  ; 
From  the  flowers  as  they  wither.  Oh 

may  there  arise 
A  grateful  perfume,  that  shall  reach 

to  the  skies. 


16 

HYMN  4. 

Prayer, 

[Italian  hymn.    6s  &  4s.] 

Glad  hearts  to  thee  we  bring, 
With  joy  thy  name  we  sing, 

Father  above ; 
Creation  praises  thee, 
O'er  all  around  we  see, 

Tokens  of  love. 

Thou  who  in  heaven  art, 
To  us  that  grace  impart, 

Our  master  knew ; 
Aid  us  like  him  to  live. 
To  thee  our  young  hearts  give, 

Thou  only  true. 

Giver  of  all  our  powers, 
Now  in  life's  morning  hours, 


17 

May  they  be  thine  ; 
Pure,  and  from  error  free, 
An  offering  worthy  Thee, 

Parent  divine. 

Unite  our  souls  in  love, 
Smile  on  us  from  above, 

'Till  life  be  o'er ; 
Then  gather  us  to  Thee, 
In  thine  own  fold  to  be, 

Forever  more. 


HYMN  5. 

Looking  unto  Jesus. 
[S.  M.    6's.] 

I  FEEL  within  a  want, 
Forever  burning  there ; 

What  I  so  thirst  for,  grant, 
O  thou  who  hearest  prayer* 


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18 


This  is  the  thing  I  crave  — 
A  likeness  to  thy  Son  ; 

This  would  I  rather  have, 
Than  call  the  v^orld  my  own. 

Like  him,  now  in  my  youth, 
I  long,  O  God,  to  be, 

In  tenderness  and  truth. 
In  sweet  humility. 

'Tis  my  most  fervent  prayer, 
Be  it  more  fervent  still. 

Be  it  my  highest  care. 
Be  it  my  settled  will ! 


19 

HYMN  6. 

Jesus  our  morning  star, 

*  /  am  the  root  and  the  offspring  of  David, 
and  the  bright  and  morning  starJ* 

[Benevento.] 

Star  of  promise  !  from  above, 
Brightly  shine  o'er  life's  dark  track ; 
Should  we  wander,  let  thy  love 
Safely  guide  our  footsteps  back. 

When  perplex'd  with  doubt  or  fear, 
Sweetly  shine,  our  doubts  remove  ; 
Let  us  as  life's  clouds  appear. 
Look  with  faith  to  thee  above. 

When  bereft  of  health  and  peace, 
Star  of  promise  !  cheer  our  way  : 
Raise  our  hopes  ;   our  faith  increase, 
Of  a  brighter,  purer,  day  ! 


20 


When  the  noon  of  life  has  past, 
Gently  shine,  till  close  of  even, 
Then  our  weary  souls  at  last, 
Guide  through  death's  dark  vale,  to 
heaven. 


HYMN  7. 
Triist  in  Jesus. 

[Benevento.] 

Feeble,  helpless,  how^  shall  I 
Learn  to  live,  and  learn  to  die  ? 
Who,  O  God,  my  guide  shall  be  ? 
Who  shall  lead  thy  child  to  thee  ? 

Blessed  Father,  Gracious  One  ! 
Thou  hast  sent  thy  holy  Son  ; 
He  will  give  the  light  I  need. 
He  my  trembling  steps  will  lead. 


21 


Through  this  world,  uncertain,  dim, 
Let  me  ever  lean  on  him ; 
From  his  precepts,  wisdom  draw, 
Make  his  life  my  solemn  law. 

Thus  in  deed  and  thought,  and  word. 
Led  by  Jesus  Christ  the  Lord, 
In  my  weakness,  thus  shall  I 
Learn  to  live,  and  learn  to  die. 

Learn  to  live  in  peace  and  love. 
Like  the  perfect  ones  above. 
Learn  to  die,  without  a  fear. 
Feeling  thee,  my  Father,  near. 


HYMN   8. 

[Arlington.     C.  M.] 

Behold  that  one  of  placid  brow. 
In  yonder  crowd  who  stands  ; 

See,  to  a  child  he  beckons  now. 
And  stretches  forth  his  hands. 


22 

He  takes  it  in  his  arms,  above 

He  looks,  as  if  in  prayer  ; 
Oh  what  a  smile  of  pitying  love, 

That  gentle  face  doth  wear. 

It  is  the  Saviour  —  children,  go, 
That  heavenly  smile  return  ; 

He  loves  you  more  than  you  can  know, 
That  love,  Oh  do  not  spurn. 

But  Jesus  now  has  gone  above. 

No  more  on  earth  to  live. 
Still  on  each  child  he  looks  in  love, 

His  blessing  still  he'll  give. 

That  blessing — Oh  make  haste  to  be 
'Mong  those  to  whom  'tis  given ; 

For  it  is  peace  and  joy  on  earth, 
'Tis  bliss  with  him  in  heaven. 


23 


HYMN  9. 

Heaven, 

[Jordan.      C.  M.] 

There  is  a  land  where  we  shall  greet 
The  friends  we  loved  below, 
Where  kindred  minds  together  meet, 
Each  other's  jojs  to  know. 

There  is  a  land  where  sunshine  reigns ; 

No  clouds  of  trouble  throw 

Their  darkning  shade  o'er  those  bright 

plains, 
There  living  waters  flow. 

No  wasting  sickness  there  shall  shed 
Its  blight,  where  all  is  fair  ; 
Nor  gloomy  war  its  horrors  spread, 
For  all  are  happy  there. 


24 


Since  with  the  eye  of  faith  we  view 
Those  scenes  above  the  sky  ; 
May  we  prepare  to  dwell  there  too, 
Where  we  shall  never  die. 


HYMN  10. 

[Old  Hundred.] 

My  Father,  God  —  the  mighty  One, 
Who  built  the  earth,  who  made  the 

sun ;  — 
Yet  makes  the  smallest  child  His  care, 
And  listens  to  its  faintest  prayer. 

Angels  are  round  about  his  throne ; 
Yet  all  my  wants  to  Him  are  known ; 
Unnumber'd  worlds  His  power  obey  ; 
Yet  He  upholds  me  in  my  way. 

How  wond'rous  this,  how  far  above 
All  other  power,  all  other  love. 


25 

How  shall  a  child  such  love  repay  ? 
That  very  love  hath  told  the  way. 

I  must  thmk  much  of  God  —  must 

give 
Him  daily  thanks  :  must  learn  to  live 
As  He  commands,  and  seek  and  pray 
To  know  the  right,  the  heavenly  way. 

I  must  that  glorious  being  love, 
God's  blessed  Son  — -  who  from  above 
Still  bids  me  be  his  heavenly  guest 
With  those  whom  when  on  earth  he 
blest. 


3 


26 

HYMN  11. 

Evening  Hymn, 

[Pilgrim's  Invitation.] 

Father  !  day 
Passes  away. 
Deep  the  shadows,  dark  the  sky  — 
Through  the  night  hour 
Fountain  and  flower 
Dim  and  silent  sleeping  lie. 
Bright  o'er  that  gloom  the  morning 

shall  break, 
And  nature  to  life  and  beauty  awake. 

So  o'er  our  days 
Life's  evening  rays 

Cloud  the  way  with  toil  oppressed. 
Dark  though  it  be. 
Father,  with  thee, 

Sweetly  shall  the  weary  rest. 


27 


Rest   till  thy  dawn  break  cloudless 

and  fair  :  — 
There  joy  fadeth  not,  no  sorrow  comes 

there. 

Swiftly  our  day 
Passes  away  ; 
Shadows  dim  of  night  draw  nigh. 
Deeper  they  come, 
O  Father,  home 
Take  us  to  thy  rest  on  high, 
When  life's  short  day,  how  swiftly  ! 

is  o'er, 
And  light  from  this  world  shines  round 
us  no  more. 


28 


HYMN  12. 


On  the  death  of  a  Sunday  School 
Teacher, 

[Frederick.] 

Tho'  lost  to  our  sight,  we  may  not 
deplore  thee, 

The  bright  light  of  faith  shall  illu- 
mine thy  road ; 

Through  the  dark  valley  shall  angels 
watch  o'er  thee. 

And  guide  thee  in  peace  to  the  home 
of  thy  God. 

Thy   heart,  while   on   earth,  in    his 

praises  delighted, 
Thy  voice,  ever  ready  to  speak  of  his 

love  ; 
And  now  by  life's  shadows  no  longer 

benighted, 
Thou'lt  love  him,  and  praise  him,  in 

heaven  above. 


29 


And  there  may  we  meet  thee  when 

life  shall  be  ended, 
All  tears  wiped  away,  and  all  errors 

forgiven, 
And  there  may  our  prayers  together 

be  blended 
In  the  song  of  sweet  praise  to  our 
master  in  heaven. 


HYMN  13. 

Sabbath  Morning. 

[The  sun-set  tree.  ] 

Come,  'tis  the  hour  of  rest 
From  earthly  toil  and  care, 
The  day  that  God  hath  blest. 
The  sacred  hour  of  prayer. 


30 


Come,  thou  whom  sorrows  press, 
Here  bring  thy  weary  load, 
Humbly  thy  sms  confess, 
And  trust  a  pardoning  God. 

Come,  'tis  the  hour,  &c. 

Come,  when  temptation's  power 
Sweeps  tempest-like  thy  soul ; 
So  the  tremendous  hour, 
Shall  strength  from  heaven  control, 
Here  bow  thy  prostrate  form. 
And  meekly,  humbly,  pray  : 
And  He  who  rules  the  storm. 
Shall  bid  it  pass  away. 

Come,  'tis  the  hour,  &c. 

Come,  thou  whom  joys  surround, 
Their  giver  grateful  bless. 
Here  let  his  praises  sound 
Thy  heart's  deep  thankfulness. 


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31 


So  round  thy  hoary  brow 
He,  light  from  Heaven  will  pour, 
When  that  which  cheers  thee  now, 
Shall  guide  thy  steps  no  more. 

Come,  'tis  the  hour,  &c. 

Come,  sinful  one  and  pray 
Humbly  before  his  throne  ; 
He  will  not  turn  away 
From  the  repenting  one. 
But  from  His  mercy  seat 
He  will  efface  thy  stain, 
And  lead  thy  erring  feet 
Back  to  His  fold  again. 

Come,  'tis  the  hour,  &c. 

Come  then,  while  come  ye  may  — 
E'er  earthly  hopes  grow  dim, 
And  pleasures  fade  away. 
Turn  ye  in  truth  to  Him. 


32 

Bow  to  your  Father's  will 
Though  clouds  conceal  His  love, 
Ye  shall  see  sunshine  still 
And  cloudless  heavens  above. 

Come,  'tis  the  hour,  &c. 


HYMN  14. 

Thoughts  at  sunset, 

[Shirlancl.    S.  M.] 

The  sun  hath  gone  to  rest, 
The  bee  forsakes  the  flower  ; 

The  young  bird  slumbers  in  its  nest. 
Within  the  leafy  bower. 

Where  have  I  been  this  day  ?  — 

Into  what  follies  run  ?  — 
Forgive  me,  Father,  when  I  pray 

Through  Jesus  Christ  thy  son. 


33 

When  all  my  days  are  o'er, 
And  in  the  tomb  I  rest, 

Oh  may  my  ransom'd  spnit  soar 
Up  to  a  Saviom^'s  breast. 


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HYMN  15. 

Morning  Hymn,      L.  M. 

[Evening  Hymn.] 

See  from  the  east  the  sun  arise, 
His  joyous  beams  now  fill  the  skies, 
With  cheerful  rays  of  glory  bright, 
He  scatters  all  the  clouds  of  night. 

Oh  Father,  may  we  like  the  sun. 
Begin  our  heavenward  course  to  run; 
Send  to  our  minds  fair  wisdom's  ray, 
To  chase  the  shades  of  doubt  away. 
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34 


And,  when  obedient  to  thy  laws, 
He  from  the  world  his  light  withdraws. 
So  may  we,  when  life's  task  is  done. 
Sleep  sweetly  as  the  setting  sun. 


HYMN   16. 

'  And  he  took  them  up  in  his  arms,  imt  his 
hands  on  them,  and  blessed  them.^ 

[Turin.     6's.] 

Blessings  on  thee  Gracious  Lord, 
Every  child  shall  bless  thy  name. 
For  each  gentle  look  and  word 
When  to  thee  the  children  came. 

Happy  child  upon  whose  head, 
As  he  sat  upon  thy  knee, 
Thy  kind  hand  was  softly  laid. 
Blessing  him  most  tenderly. 


35 


Hark  !  that  voice  is  raised  in  prayer, 
Which  could  still  the  tempest  wild, 
Lo  !  that  mighty  hand  is  there. 
Laid  in  blessing,  on  a  child. 

Blessings  on  thee,  gracious  Lord, 
Every  child  shall  bless  thy  name. 
For  each  gentle  look  and  word. 
When  to  thee  the  children  came. 


HYMN  17. 

Spring, 

[St  Dennis.     118.] 

The  spring  is  returning,  the  land- 
scape is  bright, 

The  trees  wave  their  blossoms,  like 
clusters  of  light ; 


36 


Perfumes  fill  the  air,  and  the  birds 

gaily  sing, 
How  cheerful,  how  lovely,  the  first 

blush  of  spring. 

When  winter  was  with  us,  dark, 
sober,  and  drear. 

Did  dry,  leafless  branches,  and  brown 
earth  appear. 

The  birds  flew  away  from  the  cold 
howling  wind. 

In  far  southern  regions,  sweet  sum- 
mer to  find. 

The  power  which  can  bid  outward 
nature  resume, 

When  all  seemed  departed,  life,  fra- 
grance and  bloom  ; 


37 


That   power,   when  these  bodies  to 

earth  shall  be  given, 
Shall  raise,  clothed  wdth  beauty,  our 

spirits  to  Heaven. 


HYMN    18. 

When  night  has  veiled  the  sky. 
We  gladly  seek  our  bed, 

Our  souls  then  free 

From  care,  to  thee, 

O  God,  their  wishes  spread. 

We  sleep  beneath  the  wing 
Of  thy  Almighty  love. 

We  feel  no  dread, 

For  morn  will  shed 

Its  light  from  heaven  above. 


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Thus  may  we  sweetly  rest, 
When  life's  short  day  is  o'er. 

Then  morn  shall  break, 

And  we  shall  wake, 

To  sleep  in  death  no  more. 

HYMN  19. 

'  Morning  Hymn. 

'  JRememher  now  thy   Creator  in  the  days  of 

thy  youth. ^ 

[Sicilian  Hymn.     8  &  7.] 

When  the  joyous  day  is  dawning. 
And  the  happy  light  we  see ; 

We  who  live  in  life's  pure  morning, 
Father,  would  remember  Thee. 

While  in  quiet  we  were  sleeping  ; 

Kindly,  though  we  knew  it  not, 
Thou  a  guardian  watch  wert  keeping; 

Never  is  thy  child  forgot. 


I 


39 


Now  another  day  is  given, 

With  thy  love  may  it  be  blest ; 

May  we  think  of  Thee  and  Heaven, 
Of  that  purer,  better,  rest. 

Jesus  who  was  good  and  holy, 
When  a  child  remembered  Thee, 

Gentle,  mild,  forgiving,  lowly. 
He  has  said  that  we  must  be. 

For  the  kindness  Thou  hast  shown  us, 
We  would  render  fervent  love  ; 

Then  as  children  Thou  wilt  own  us, 
Take  us  to  Thy  fold  above. 


40 


HYMN  20. 

To  a  Sister  in  Heaven* 

[Lanesboroiigh.    C.  M.] 

I  WILL  not  weep,  I  will  not  weep, 
O  loved  and  lost,  for  thee  — 

That   thou   a   crowned  and  blessed 
saint 
In  thine  own  home  should  be. 

But  long  and  far  o'er  life's  dim  sea, 

Thy  memory  divine, 
Through  many  a  time,  through  many 
a  tear. 

Unto  my  soul  shall  shine.     . 

Oh  hopes !  bright  hopes  !  my  mourn- 
ful hours. 

Like  stars  shall  lighten  o'er  — 
Of  that  fair  land,  where  we  shall  meet, 

To  mourn  and  part  no  more. 


41 


HYMN  21. 


[Shoel.    L.  M.] 

As  o'er  the  earth  the  weary  dove 
Sought  for  a  place  of  rest  in  vain, 
And  finding  nought  but  stormy  seas. 
Flew  to  the  ark  of  peace  again  ; 

So  hath  my  soul  when  wandering  far, 
Found  this  wide  w  orld  a  dreary  space; 
Where  none  but  seas  of  trouble  roll. 
No  fertile  spot,  no  resting-place. 

Oh  may  I  then  a  lesson  learn 

Of  wisdom,  from  the  gentle  dove ; 

And    leaving    earth    where    sorrow 

dwells 
Fly  to  my  Father's  ark  of  love. 


42 

HYMN  22. 
Thoughts  on  Death, 

[The  Lord  my  shepherd  is.     S.  M.] 

Let  children  never  fear 
To  leave  this  world  of  ours, 
To  close  their  eyes  to  beauty  here, 
And  summer's  fading  flowers. 

Beyond  the  hills  that  stand 
In  majesty  alone,  — 
There  is  a  purer  land, 
And  there  our  Father's  throne. 

No  mortal  step  can  tread 
Upon  a  shore  so  fair  ; 
No  mortal  voice  be  heard. 
But  angels-harps  are  there. 


43 

And  thither  soars  the  soul, 
When  life's  brief  day  is  done, 
There  is  the  destined  goal 
For  each  immortal  one. 

Then  shall  we  turn  away 
When  God  would  call  us  home  ? 
No !  let  us  rather  say. 
Father  we'll  gladly  come. 


HYMN  23. 

Morning  Hymn, 
Father,  now  thy  children  see, 
Listen  to  their  prayer  ; 
Let  their  thanks  arise  to  thee, 
With  the  morning  air. 

They  come,  while  yet  the  flower 
Of  life  but  half  is  blown  ; 
To  pray  its  opening  horn- 
May  bloom  for  thee  alone . 


44 

The  dew  is  on  the  leaf, 
As  they  lay  it  on  the  shrine  ; 
May  the  pure  and  fragrant  breath 
Of  the  offering  be  thine. 

Oh  guard  it  by  thy  care, 
That  when  eventide  draws  on, 
No  spot  nor  stain  may  mar 
The  purity  of  morn. 

Oh  not  upon  its  bud, 
Be  thy  mercy  poured  in  vain, 
May  the  teachings  of  thy  word. 
Fall  like  the  gentle  rain. 


46 

HYMN  24. 

'  Blessed  are  the  pure  in  heart  for  they  shall 
see  God.'' 

[Hiuton.] 

How  kind  was  the  promise,  but  hard  is 
the  task, 

Thy  help  to  perform  it.  Oh  Father 
we  ask  ; 

'Tis  the  best  of  all  blessings,  the  high- 
est reward. 

When  death  shall  release  us,  to  dwell 
with  the  Lord. 

From  the  fount  of  thy  mercy,  great 

God,  we  would  pray. 
Thou  'd  cleanse  from  our    souls  all 

their  errors  away. 


46 


When    beset  with    temptation,  then 

may  we  endure, 
With  minds  ever  steadfast,  and  hearts 

ever  pure. 

We  trust  to  thy  promise,  we  look  to 

thy  love. 
Oh  grant  us  that  wisdom  that  comes 

from  above  ; 
May  we  ever  be  faithful,  then  to  us 

shall  be  given. 
The  favor  of  God,  in  the  Kingdom  of 

Heaven. 


47 

HYMN   25. 

On  the  death    of   a  Sabbath  School 
Scholar, 

[Barby.     C.  M.] 

We  come  our  Sabbath  hymn  to  raise, 
Our  humble  prayer  to  pour  ; 

One  voice  is  hushed,  its  notes  of  praise 
Shall  mingle  here  no  more. 

The  lips  are  still,  the  eye  is  dim 
That  beamed  with  joy  and  love  ; 

The  spirit it  hath  gone  to  Him 

Who  gave  it  from  above. 

We  w^ill  not  weep,  for  Jesus  said 
'  Let  little  children  come,' 

But  pray  that  our  young  hearts  be  led 
To  seek  that  better  home. 


48 

HYMN  26. 

The  Voice  of  God, 

^  Ml  thy  works  -praise  thee,  0  God.'' 
[Stonefield.] 

The  voice  of  God,  in  accents  clear 
Is  heard  above,  below^,  around  ; 

To  all  his  children  far  and  near, 
The  universe  repeats  the  sound. 

Through  the  thick  grove  of  lofty  trees, 
Where    cheerful    sun-beams  never 
shine. 

It  whispers  in  the  gentle  breeze, 
Yes,  list !  and  hear  the  voice  divine. 

And  every  flower,  and  every  plant. 
The  heavens,  the  earth,  and  ocean's 
waves. 


49 

In  one  sweet  strain  his  glories  chant, 
With  songs  of  triumph  hymn  his 
praise. 

But  sweeter  far  his  voice  is  heard, 
Telling  of  heaven,  and  peace,  and 
love, 

To  those  who  keep  his  holy  word. 
To  those  who  hope  for  joys  above. 


HYMN  27. 
Submission  to  the  divine  ivilL 

'  The  cup  ivhich  my  Father  hath  given  me, 
shall  I  not  drink  it.^ 

[Scotland.] 

Teach  me,  Oh  Father,  with  filial  sub- 
mission, 
To  bow  to  thy  will  whatsoever  it  be  ; 
5 


^T^ 


50 


And  oh  wilt  thou  grant  that  whate'er 

my  condition, 
Thy  hand,  overruling  each  change,  I 

may  see. 

If  the  cup  of  affliction  should  fall   to 

my  share, 
I  will  yield  in  obedience   and  never 

repine  ; 
I  will  taste  it  with  meekness,  let  this 

be  my  prayer, 
'  The  will  of  my  Father  be  done,  and 

not  mine.' 

From  the  stream  of  thy  bounty,  which 

ever  flows  free. 
Should  thou  fill  up  my  cup,  then  shall 

gratitude's  call 
Bid  my  heart  in  its  fullness  be  given 

to  thee, 
The  great  benefactor,  the  giver  of  all. 


51 


'  When  the  cord  shall  be  loosed,  and 
the  golden  bowl  broken,' 

And  I  shall  be  freed  from  this  world 
and  its  strife, 

With  a  voice  full  of  kindness,  may 
these  words  be  spoken, 

«  Oh  come,  and  drink  freely  the  wa- 
ters of  life.' 


HYMN  28. 
The  Invitation, 

[Portugal.     L.  M.] 

Come  to  God's  altar  !  oh  draw  near ! 
In  trusting  love,  in  humble  fear  ; 
He  calls  thee  now  his  face  to  meet, 
Then  haste  and  bow  thee  at  his  feet. 

Come  to  God's  altar  !  oh  draw  near  ! 
And  gladly  come  !   for  God  is  here  ; 


52 


Come  at  the  call  of  that  kind  voice, 
That  bids  thee  in  his  love  rejoice. 

Come  to  God's  altar  !  oh  draw  near ! 
With  grateful  praises  gather  here  ; 
Your  father  calls, — your  maker,  friend, 
Oh  come  !  and  in  His  presence  bend. 

HYMN  29. 

Humility, 

[Medfield.     C.  M.] 

The  violet  on  its  slender  stalk 

In  humble  beauty  grows. 
And  scarce  above  the  garden  walk, 

Its  modest  petals  shows. 

Yet  none  more  sweet  or  fragrant  there 
In  yonder  summer  bower  ;  — 

Oh  who  the  lesson  can  declare. 
Taught  by  that  gentle  flower  ? 


53 


It  is  the  christian's  emblem  pure, 
A  meek  confiding  heart ; 

A  heavenly  calm  that  shall  endure, 
When  earthly  joys  depart. 


HYMN  30. 

*  In  my  Father's  house  are  many  mansions.^ 
[Rochester.    C.  M.] 

Jesus,  who  once  dwelt  here  on  earth. 
Before  he  rose  on  high ; 
Bequeathed  to  those  of  heavenly  birth, 
'  A  mansion  in  the  sky.' 

Behold  the  promise  of  our  Lord, 
On  which  we  will  rely  ; 
To  all  my  followers  I'll  award 
'  A  mansion  in  the  sky.' 


54 


In  vain  the  toils,  we  here  endure, 
In  vain  w^e  strive  and  try 
To  build  our  house,  and  not  secure 
'  A  mansion  in  the  sky.' 

Teach  us.  Oh  God,  to  seek  thy  face, 
To  be  prepared  to  die  ; 
Then  shall  w^e  find  a  resting-place, 
'  A  mansion  in  the  sky.' 


HYMN  3L 

Hymn   for    a    Scholar    at    entering 
School, 

[Dover.    S.  M.] 

Lord!   teach  my  heart  to  learn, 
Prepare  my  ears  to  hear, 
And  let  me  on  this  Holy  day. 
Thy  Holy  w^ord  revere. 


55 

If  unforgiven  sin 
Within  my  bosom  lies  ; 
Or  evil  motives  linger  there, 
To  offend  thy  perfect  eyes, 

Remove  them  far  away, 
Instruct  me  in  thy  love ; 
That  I  may  walk  with  thee  below, 
And  live  with  thee  above. 


HYMN  32. 

Humility. 

[Shoel.    L.  M.] 

Like  to  the  modest  tender  flower, 
That  lifts  its  unassuming  head  ; 

And    stooping    to    the     cold    wind's 
power, 
Sinks  gently  to  its  humble  bed  ; 


56 


Like  the  sweet  daisy  of  the  hills, 
Unknown  but  to  the  birds  of  spring, 

That  bends  its  slender  stalk,  and  fills 
With  dew,  its  buds,  just  blossoming. 

Thus  meek  and  lowly  may  we  bend. 
Submissive  to  our  Father's  will  ; 

Thus  may  the  dews  of  heaven  descend, 
With  grace  and  truth  our  hearts  to 
fill. 


HYMN  33. 

The  LordPs  Prayer, 

[Brattle  Street.    C.  M.] 

To  Thee,  great  God,  our  prayers  we 

bring. 
For  thou  hast  kindly  said ; 

Thou'lt  not  reject  the  offering, 
That's  on  Thine  altar  laid. 


57 


Oh  hasten  Lord  the  happy  time, 

When  all  who  dwell  below, 

From    Lapland's    shores,    to    India's 

clime, 
Thy  heavenly  will  shall  know. 

Give  us  this  day,  our  daily  bread, 
Forgive  our  sins  we  pray  ; 
Avert  all  dangers  from  our  head. 
All  evils  from  our  way. 

And  should  we  in  temptation  fall, 
Oh  ihen,  will  Thou  be  near  ; 
To  hear  when  we  in  trouble  call. 
And  drive  away  our  fear. 

And  may  the  voice  of  man,  Oh  God, 
Be  heard  from  every  shore  ; 
Ascribing  power,  and  glory.  Lord, 
To  Thee,  forever  more. 

6 


58 

HYMN  34. 
Sabbath  Morning,     C,  M, 

*  Thi/  will  be  done.^ 

Earth's  busy  sounds  and  ceaseless  din 
Wake  not  the  morning  air, 

A  holy  calm  should  welcome  in 
This  solemn  hour  of  prayer. 

Now  peace,  be  still!  unhallowed  care 
Be  hushed  within  my  breast, 

A  holy  joy  should  welcome  there 
This  happy  day  of  rest. 

Each  better  thought  my  spirit  knows. 
Come  all  its  breathings  fill. 

And  Thou  from  whom  that  spirit  flows, 
O  teach  it  all  thy  will. 


69 


Then  shall  this  day  which  God  has 
blest 

Hallow  life's  every  hour  ; 
Prepare  me  for  that  better  rest, 

Eternal,  perfect,  sure. 


HYMN  35. 

'  Suffer  little  children  to  come  unto  me.^ 
[Sabbath  Evening.     8's.] 

Upon  the  Jordan's  healing  flood 
Amid  the  people  listening  round, 

As  he,  the  blessed  Saviour,  stood, 
The  law  and  gospel  to  expound, 

A  multitude  did  gather  there, 

And   pressed  to  hear  the  truths  he 
taught ; 
And  some,  the  priceless  gifts  to  share. 
Their    little    children   with    them 
brought. 


60 


And  on  their  offspring's  heads  they 
prayed 
That  he  his  saving  hands  would  lay; 
His  followers  then  their  purpose  stay- 
ed, 
And   bade    them  take    the    babes 
away. 

'  Forbid  them  not'  the  Saviour  cried, 
'  But  suffer  them  to  come  to  me  ; 

Until  ye  be  as  each  of  these 
My  kingdom  ye  can  never  see.' 

O  sing  with  soul-exulting  joy 

The  plighted  promise  of  the  Lord  ! 

Let  us  our  every  hour  employ 

To  be  these  children  of  his  word. 


61 

HYMN  36. 

The  voyage  of  life, 

[12's.] 

When    clouds  of  trouble  cast  their 

shadows  o'er  your  way, 
Oh  list  to  Jesus'  voice,  that  bids  you 

watch  and  pray  ; 
That  heavenly  voice  once  still'd  the 

raging  of  the  wave, 
'Twill  be  forever  near,  when  called 

upon  to  save. 

And  when  oppressed  wdth  care,  or 
nearly  drowned  with  grief, 

Then  pray  to  God  above,  and  He  will 
give  relief; 

And  ever  keep  in  mind,  as  o'er  life's 
waves  you  roll, 

The  body's  but  the  bark,  whose  treas- 
ure is  the  soul. 


62 


And  when  with  care  you  watch  for 
the  mornmg  from  afar, 

Oh  ne'er  forget  to  look  to  Him,  yom' 
morning  star  ; 

And  ever  follow  Him,  who  will  a  har- 
bor show, 

Which  you  in  peace  may  enter,  where 
tempests  never  blow. 

Be  always  on  your  guard,  keep  clear 

from  dangerous  shoals. 
Which  often  prove  the  wreck  of  many 

thousand  souls  ; 
Avoid  Temptation's  rock,  with  ever 

studious  care. 
Or  soon  you're  swallowed  up  in  the 

whirlpools  of  despair. 


63 


When  the  voyage  of  life  is  ended,  and 
eternity  draws  near, 

May  you  hear  a  voice  repeating  '  be 
thou  of  good  cheer  ; 

Come  ye  v^eary  voyagers  to  a  heav- 
enly port  above. 

And  enter  the  Pacific  of  everlasting 
love.' 


HYMN  37. 

Reflection  at  the  Grave  of  a  Sunday 
School  Scholar. 

[Watchman.     S.  M.] 

Come,  see  the  grassy  bed. 
Where  our  companion  lies. 

And,  'mid  your  tears,  remember  well, 
His  buried  dust  shall  rise. 


64 


The  seed  that  sown  in  earth 

Is  hidden  from  the  eye, 
At  length  puts  forth  the  leaf,  the  bud, 

The  flower  of  radiant  dye. 

When  wintry  storms  are  past, 
Spring  decks  the  verdant  tree,  — 

And  at  the  resurrection  morn 
Such  shall  his  rising  be. 

HYMN   38. 

[St  Martin's.    C.  M.] 

I  KNow^that  earth  is  not  the  home. 
Where  I  must  always  stay ; 

I  only  here  awhile  shall  roam. 
Until  a  brighter  day. 

Earth  is  the  school  where  I  must  learn 
To  do  my  Father's  will, 


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That  when  he  calls  me  to  return j 
I  may  be  with  him  still. 

Here  I  must  purify  my  heart, 

My  selfishness  subdue. 
Father,  thy  gracious  aid  impart, 

My  strength,  my  power  renew. 

That  I  may  pure  and  holy  rise 
To  meet  a  Father's  love, 

Far,  far  beyond  the  starry  skies, 
In  that  bright  home  above. 


HYMN  39. 

Dismission  Hymn, 

[Greenville.    8's  &  7's.] 

Grant  us,  Lord,  thy  choicest  blessing, 
Smile  on  all  our  efforts  here  ; 
Oh  forgive  us,  though  transgressing, 
May  we  each  thy  favor  share. 


66 


When  exposed  to  life's  temptation, 
Guide  us  safe,  from  every  snare, 
Keep  us.  Lord,  by  thy  salvation, 
Guard  us,  w^ith  thy  watchful  care. 


HYMN  40. 

The  Lord,  is  risen  indeed.^ 

[S.  M.] 

Lord,  may  this  little  band 
Find  favor  in  thy  sight  ; 
We  seek  for  thine  Almighty  hand. 
To  guide  our  steps  aright. 

Wilt  thou  forgive  each  sin. 
Reclaim  us  w^hen  astray, 
Oh  guide  our  w^andering  footsteps  in 
Thy  pure  and  holy  w^ay. 


67 

HYMN  41. 

The  Gifts  of  God, 

[LitcMeld.     C.  M.] 

How  good  and  happy  I  should  be 
Blessed  with  such  watchful  friends. 

How  grateful,  O  my  God,  to  thee, 
From  whom  each  gift  descends. 

*Tis  thou  who  givest  them  to  me, 
Who  filPst  their  hearts  with  love. 

My  gratitude  I  owe  to  thee. 
Father !  in  heaven  above. 

'Tis  thou  who  made  the  streams  to  flow 
So  peaceful  on  their  way. 

And  bade  the  flowers  around  me  grow 
In  beautiful  array. 

I  love  to  see  the  sun  arise. 
And  spread  his  golden  rays, 


68 


To  watch  the  stars  that  deck  the  skies, 
And  shine  their  maker's  praise. 

And  these  are  thine,  Almighty  power, 

Created  all  by  thee ; 
And  yet  thou  guardest  every  hour 

A  little  child  like  me. 


HYMN  42. 

Lay  up  for  yourselves  treasures   m 
Heaven. 

[6's  ife  5's.] 

In  the  freshness  of  youth. 
In  childhood's  first  morn. 
While  we  gather  life's  roses. 
But  see  not  the  thorn  ; 
While  the  sun  shines  so  brightly. 
No  clouds  intervene. 
With  storms  of  misfortune 
To  darken  the  scene. 


69 


We'll  lay  up  our  treasures 
In  mansions  of  light ; 
Where  Time  ne'er  destroys  them, 
Where  change  cannot  blight ; 
There  our  hearts  shall  be  also, 
And  there  when  I  die. 
May  my  soul  live  forever 
With  Jesus  on  high. 


HYMN  43. 

[St  Helen's.     L.  P.  M.] 

O  THOU  whose  constant  love  has  shed 
Unnumbered   blessings    round  my 
head  ; 
Whose   goodness  and  whose  mighty 
power, 
Guard  and  defend  me  every  hour ; 
To  thee  I  come,  in  humble  prayer, 
To  ask  for  thy  continued  care. 


70 

Father !  1  know  the  hour  shall  come, 
When  thou  shalt  call  thy  children 
home ; 
May  I  so  live  through  joy  or  wo  — 

So  do  my  duty  here  below — 
That  when  my  time  on  earth  shall 
cease, 
I  may  enjoy  eternal  peace. 

When  trials  come  and  sorrows  rise 

To  thee  PU  turn  my  suppliant  eyes; 
For  thou  by  thy  protecting  power 
Canst  guard  me  through  tempta- 
tion's hour, 
Canst  turn  my  evil  thoughts  away, 
And  keep  me  sinless  through  the 
day. 

To  thee  I  come  without  one  fear  ; 
I  know  that  thou  dost  always  hear ; 


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That  thou  art  ready  to  forgive, 
And  lead  me  as  I  ought  to  live ; 

If  I  but  seek  to  do  thy  will 

Thou  art  my  watchful  guardian  still. 


HYMN  44. 

Divine  Love  and  Protection, 

[Braintree.     C.  M.] 

My  God,  when  memory  turns  to  gaze 

On  all  the  varied  past, 
She  sees  'twas  love  that  marked  thy 
ways, 

E'en  when  with  gloom  o'ercast. 

For  oft  have  sweetest  joys  been  sent, 
In  disappointment's  train  ; 

And  e'er  the  aching  heart  was  rent, 
Some  healing  balsam  came. 


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And  oft  the  favorite  wish  denied, 
Has  proved  the  greatest  good ; 

And  brightest  pleasures    been    con- 
cealed, 
Beneath  affliction's  hood. 

Then  let  no  murmuring  thoughts  arise. 
Nor  doubts,  nor  fears  depress  ; 

For  thou,  my  God,  art  good,  and  w^ise, 
And  w^ilt  in  mercy  bless. 

If  we  thy  mild  commands  obey 

With  unremitting  care. 
And  seek  protection  every  day 

Through  humble,  fervent  prayer. 

Then  ev'n  should  friendship's  tie  be 
broke. 
And  social  comforts  cease. 
An  intercourse  with  heaven  will  bring 


A  pure  and  lasting  peace, 


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HYMN   45. 

On  Time. 

[Rochester.    C.  M.] 

How  very  fast  my  years  roll  on, 
Each  brings  me  nearer  death ; 

And  now  another  day  has  gone, 
Yet  1  have  life  and  breath. 

Thou  guardest  through  the  midnight 
hour 

From  every  threatening  ill ; 
For  while  I  sleep,  thy  mighty  power 

Is  watching  o'er  me  still. 

I  wake  to  meet  a  parent's  smile. 

To  feel  a  parent's  care  ; 
Which  all  my  little  griefs  beguile. 

And  all  my  pleasures  share. 


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Father  !  accept  my  grateful  praise 
And  fill  my  heart  with  love, 

And  grant,  when  here  I  end  my  days, 
A  brighter  home  above. 


HYMN   46. 

The  Knowledge  of  God, 

[St  Ann's.     C.  M.] 

Father  !  I  love  to  read  of  thee. 
And  learn  of  heaven  above  ; 

To  hear  what  thou  hast  done  for  me, 
By  thy  unceasing  love. 

To  think  that  all  this  world  contains 
Was  made  and  formed  by  thee  ; 

And  yet  the  power  which  all  sustains 
Has  thought  and  care  for  me. 

That  thou  art  ever  kind  and  good. 
My  constant  blessings  prove  ; 


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My  home,  my  friends,  my  daily  food, 
Speak  thy  unfailing  love. 

Father,  I  know  each  living  thing 
Should  sing  its  Maker's  praise  ; 

O  let  me  then  my  tribute  bring. 
And  swell  these  sacred  lays. 


HYMN  47. 

Evening  Dismission  Hymn. 

[Pilton.     7^s.] 

Grateful  thanks,  before  we  part. 
Father  !  rise  from  every  heart, 
For  this  blessed  season  given 
To  prepare  our  souls  for  Heaven. 

Give  the  teachings  of  this  hour, 
O'er  our  lives  a  guiding  power  ; 
Deep  impress  each  saving  truth 
On  the  wavering  heart  of  youth » 


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Guide  and  guardian  be,  to  each, 
'Till  that  safer  home  we  reach. 
Where  —  sweet  sabbaths  never  o'er— 
We  shall  all  meet  and  part  no  more. 


HYMN  48. 
Closing  Hymn, 

[The  Lord  is  risen  indeed.     S.  M.] 

The  sun  is  in  the  west. 
How  mild  his  every  beam, 
How  broadly  e'er  he  sinks  to  rest 
He  throws  his  parting  gleam. 

Then  Father  hear  us  now. 
That  when  our  day  is  done, 
A  smile  like  his  be  on  each  brow, 
A  welcome  from  thy  throne. 


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HYMN   49. 

Gratitude  to  God. 

[Sicilian  Hymii.] 

God,  our  father,  our  preserver, 
Guide  and  guardian  of  our  youth  ; 

We  adore,  with  grateful  fervor. 
Thy  enduring  love  and  truth. 

Thou,  O  father,  showerest  kindly, 
Gifts  unnumbered  on  our  days ; 

May  we  ne'er  o'erlook  them  blindly. 
May  we  ne'er  forget  thy  praise. 

Nature's  face  for  us  is  smiling. 
Seas  and  skies  for  us  are  bright ; 

Melodies  our  hearts  beguiling. 
Fill  the  woods  with  new  delight. 

Vain  were  sights  and  sounds  of  glad- 
ness. 
Vain  were  nature's  cheering  tone  ; 


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If  our  souls  were  lock'd  in  sadness. 
Or  our  lively  senses  flown. 

Life  and  health  in  full  enjoyment, 
Active  minds  and  senses  free, 

All  which  gives  our  powers  employ- 
ment, 
Heavenly  Parent,  come  from  thee. 

Ever,  Father,  we  adore  thee. 

For  the  bounties  thou  hast  given ; 

May  these  blessings,  we  implore  thee. 
Fit  us  for  our  home  in  Heaven. 


HYMN  50. 

Faith, 

[Billing's  Jordan.    C.  M.] 

There  is  a  flower,  a  holy  one. 
That  blossoms  on  my  path, 


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No  need  of  dew  or  daily  sun, 

Or  falling  showers  it  hath  ; 

It  blooms  as  brightly  on  the  storm, 

As  on  the  cloudless  day. 

And  rears  unharmed  its  humble  form. 

When  others  fade  away. 

That  plant  is  Faith ;  its  holy  leaves 
Reviving  odors  shed 
Upon  the  lowly  place  of  grief, 
Or  mansions  of  the  dead. 
God  is  its  sun  ;  his  living  light 
In  happy  hours  he  lends, 
And  silently  in  sorrow's  night 
Religion's  dew  descends. 

Plant  of  my  soul,  be  fading  things. 
By  other  hands  carest, 
But  through  life's  weary  wanderings, 
I'll  bear  thee  in  my  breast; 


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And  when  the  icy  power  shall  chill 
The  fountains  of  my  breath  ; 
Thy  loveliness  shall  cheer  me  still ; 
Ee'n  in  the  hour  of  death. 


HYMN  51. 

On  the  Death  of  a  Scholar, 

[12's.] 

He  has  gone  to  the  home  of  the  an- 
gels on  high, 

Where  the  sins  of  this  world  are  for- 
given ; 

Oh  why  should  we  wish  to  detain 
from  the  sky, 

A  soul  so  well  fitted  for  heaven. 

'Tis  truie  that  on  earth  we  shall  see 
him  no  more, 

No  more  will  he  greet  us  with  kind- 
ness ; 


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But  let  us  not  hopeless  his  absence 
deplore, 

Nor  murmur  'gainst  God,  in  our  blind- 
ness. 

We'll  never  forget,  as  we  gaze  on  the 

sky, 
'Tis  the  dwelling  of  him,  who  will 

love  us 
With  feelings  e'en  purer  than  earth 

could  supply, 
In  the  mansions  of  light  far  above  us. 

Let  us  trust  in  that  power  which  is 
ready  to  save. 

And  banish  all  trouble  and  sorrow  ; 

For  tranquil  and  short  is  the  sleep  of 
the  grave. 

We  shall  meet  him  again  on  the  mor- 
row. 

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HYMN  52. 

Weep  not  that  death  hath  called  away 
A  spirit  to  its  home  ; 
It  hath  but  burst  the  bonds  of  clay, 
In  heavenly  fields  to  roam. 

Oh  !  surely  he  who  soonest  leaves 
This  pilgrimage  of  pains,  — 
And  the  all-glorious  crown  receives, 
Where  Christ  forever  reigns,  — 

Is  happier  than  the  earth-clad  one, 
(Child  of  misfortune's  frown,) 
Whose  feeble  head  hath  but  begun, 
To  wear  life's  thorny  crown. 

And  they  who  rest  beneath  the  sod. 
In  youth's  unsullied  day  ; 
These  are  the  dearly  loved  of  God, 
From  sorrow  called  away. 


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HYMN  53. 

Father  of  mercies  !   God  of  love, 
Our  Maker  and  our  sovereign  King, 
Bend  from  thy  heavenly  throne  above, 
And  bless  thy  children  while  we  sing. 

Inspire  our  feeble  tongues  with  skill. 
The  wonders  of  thy  works  to  praise, 
And  give  our  infant  minds  the  will. 
To  walk  in  wisdom's  peaceful  ways. 

And  may  we  never,  Lord,  in  youth. 
Thy  heavenly  precepts  disobey ; 
Or  leave  the  pleasant  path  of  truth. 
In  sin's  deceitful  ways  to  stray. 

So    shalt    thou    grant    thy    children 

strength, 
The  varied  ills  of  life  to  bear  ; 
Receive  our  souls  in  heaven  at  length. 
To  live  with  thee  forever  there. 


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HYMN  54. 


Father  of  life  !  we  raise 

To  Thee  a  parting  song, 

And  ask  thy  saving  grace 

Upon  the  youthful  throng ; 

Let  thy  pure  sun  upon  us  shine, 

And  light  our  way  with  truth  divine. 

May  what  we  here  have  heard. 
Lead  us  to  worship  thee ; 
Let  thy  most  holy  word. 
Our  guide  and  comfort  be  ; 
And  may  thy  spirit  from  above 
Descend  and  fill  our  souls  with  love. 

And  when  we  hence  depart. 
Where  we  have  learned  thy  name. 
Preserve  each  youthful  heart 
Unstained  by  sin  or  shame  ; 


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Guide  in  thy  path  our  feeble  feet, 
And  keep  us  till  again  we  meet. 

HYMN  55. 

God  o'er  the  universe  presides, 
The  planets  in  their  courses  guides. 

And  rules  them  by  his  will ; 
And  when  the  wind  the  forests  shake. 
Or  storms  upon  the  ocean  break, 

Commands  —  and  they  are  still. 

His  light  illumines  every  star, 
That  beams  in  evening  skies  afar, 

Bright  as  an  angel's  eyes  ; 
With  guardian  care  he  watches  all. 
When  bonds  of  sleep  each  sense  en- 
thral, 

And  earth  in  darkness  lies. 


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Whene'er  on  life's  dark  ocean  driven, 
We  raise  our  humble  prayer  to  heaven, 

'  Lord  help  us  in  our  need  !' 
He  shall  rebuke  the  stormy  wave, 
Save  us  from  sin  and  sorrow's  grave, 

And  make  us  blest  indeed. 


HYMN  56. 

Gratitude. 

[Missionaiy  Hymn.] 

We  come  great  God  with  gladness, 
Our  humble  thanks  to  bring  ; 
With  hearts  yet  free  from  sadness. 
Our  hymns  of  praise  we  sing  ; 
Fruits,  flowers,  for  us  are  glowing  ^^ 
In  plenty  round  the  land  ; 
Like  streams  of  bounty  flowing 
Come  mercies  from  thy  hand. 


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Health,  peace,  and  joy  attend  us, 
Kind  friends  are  ever  near ; 
And  thou  oh  God  doth  send  us, 
These  gifts,  these  friends,  so  dear ; 
And  still  we  in  our  blindness. 
Enjoy,  but  disobey  ; 
And  yet  thou  in  thy  kindness, 
Turn'st  not  these  gifts  away. 

And  now  in  childhood's  morning, 
Our  hymns  to  thee  we  raise  ; 
Thy  love  our  lives  adorning, 
Shall  fill  our  hearts  with  praise. 
Thy  will  henceforth  forever 
Shall  be  our  constant  guide. 
From  that  straight  path,  oh  never, 
May  our  footsteps  turn  aside. 


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HYMN  57. 


When  shall  we  all  meet  again  ? 
And  join  once  more  the  blissful  strain 
Of  praise  to  Him  whose  guardian  care 
Has  kept  us  safe  from  every  snare ; 
We'll  ask  of  Him,  nor  ask  in  vain, 
To  guide  us  till  we  meet  again. 

Some  may  leave  their  happy  home, 
Afar  in  foreign  lands  to  roam  ; 
Should    they    e'er    turn    from   wis- 
dom's way, 
To  go  in  pleasure's  paths  astray. 
Preserve    them,   Lord,   from   sin's 

dark  stain. 
And  call  the  wanderers  back  again. 


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Disease    may  fall    on    some,    whose 

brow, 
Shows  naught  but  health  and  beauty 

now ; 
And  trouble  come,  and  sorrow's  dart 
May    wound    the    brightest,    gayest 
heart ; 
We  ask  of  Thee  to  heal  the  pain, 
And  bid  their  souls  rejoice  again. 

But  should  we  meet  again  no  more, 
Till  life's  poor  wanderings  are  o'er ; 
When  death  shall  summon  us,  oh  may 
He  find  us  in  that  narrow  way, 

That  leads  to  that  bright  heavenly 
plain 

Where  we  all  shall  meet  again. 


PRAYERS. 

[The  prayers  are  divided  into  short  sentences,  for 
the  purpose  of  having  each  sentence  separately  read 
by  the  superintendent,  and  repeated  by  the  children.] 


Worship. 
Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven! 
Thou  art  the  greatest  and  best  of  all  beings. 
We  pray  that   we  may  know  Thee 
and  love  Thee.  We  thank  Thee  that 

Thou  dost  let  us  call  Thee  our  Father. 
May  we  live  as  thy  children,  who  are  always 
in  thy  sight,  should  live.  We  thank 

Thee  that  Thou  hast  sent  Jesus  Christ  to  be 
our  Teacher  and  Friend.  Oh  may  we 

learn  of  him,  and  try  to  be  like  him. 
We  thank   Thee    that   we    meet   here  this 
morning  to  be  made  wiser  and  better. 
We  pray  that  Thou  wilt   help  us  to  think 
and  do  right  here  and  every  where. 
Wilt  Thou,  O  God,  forgive  all  that  has  been 
wrong  in  us  ;  and  hear  us  in  our  pray- 

ers for  thy  own  goodness'  sake.  Amen. 


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General    Supplication. 
O  God!  We  thank  Thee  for  this  clay. 
The  sun  as  it  shines  tells  us  that  Thou  art 
good.  The  air  that  we  breathe  is  thy 

gift.  Our  bodies   are  thine,  for  Thou 

hast  made  us.  Our  souls  are  thine,  for 

Thou  hast  given  us  understanding. 
We    thank  Thee,  our    Father,   for   all  thy 
blessings.  O  may  we  love  Thee  every 

day  more  and  more  ;  and  as  we  love 

Thee  more,  may  we  be  more  obedient  to 
thy  will.  We   rejoice  that  Thou  hast 

taught  us  thy  will  by  Jesus  Christ,  thy  dear 
Son.  May  we   learn  of  him,  and  do 

as  he  said,  and  be  like  him  who  was  like 
Thee  in  his  goodness.  We  have  learn- 

ed through  him  to  pray  that  Thou  wilt  for- 
give our  sins  ;  O  forgive  them  for  thy 
mercy's  sake.  And  now.  Heavenly 
Father,  that  we  have  come  together  for 
Christian  instruction,  let  us  have  thy  bles- 
sing. Let  us  be  made  wiser  and  better 
by  what  we  shall  say  and  hear.  And 
thine  be  all  the  glory.     Amen. 


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Reverence  —  Piety. 

Our  Father  who  art  in  heaven  !    We  seek 
Thee  in  prayer.  Let  us  feel  that  Thou 

art  with  us,  though  we  see  Thee  not. 
Thou  art  not  seen  by  the  bodily  eye  ; 
but  the  mind  beholds  Thee,  and  Thou  dwel- 
lest  within  the  humble  and  obedient  heart. 
May  thy  greatness  fill  us  with  rever- 
ence, that  we  may  stand  in  awe  and  sin  not. 
We  desire  to  know  Thee.  Let 

us  grow  in  the  knowledge  of  Thee.  And 

let  this  knowledge  make  us  happy.  Let 

it  keep  us  from  all  fear,  and  all  evil. 
Let  us  become  thy  dear  children,  who  shall 
think  of  Thee  with  delight  and  always  trust 
in  Thee.  We  are   glad  and  thankful 

that   Jesus   Christ   came    to    teach   us  how 
great  and   how    good    Thou   art.  We 

pray  that  his  words  may  abide  in  our  memo- 
ries, and  his  spirit  dwell  in  our  hearts. 
We  pray  that  we  may  feel  the  excellence  of 
his  teaching  and  of  his  character.  May 

we  here  learn  to  understand  better  what  he 


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said,  and  to  resemble  him  ;  that  we 

may  be  happy  with  him  forever.  And 

thine  be  all  the  praise  and  glory.     Amen. 

Gratitude. 

God  of  love  !  We  thank  Thee  that  anoth- 
er morning  has  called  us  from  our  homes  to 
this   place.  We    thank   Thee  for  our 

homes,  for  our  tender   parents,  for  our  kind 
friends,  for  all  who  love  us  and  do  us  good. 
Every  friend  and   every  blessing  is 
given  us  by  Thee,  who   hast  made 

every   thing,   and   whose    goodness   has   no 
end.  We  thank  Thee  for  the  teachers 

who  meet  us  here,  for  the  truths  we  here 
learn,  and  for  the  pleasure  we  here  en- 
joy. Thou  hast  given  us  our  birth 
and  education  in  a  Christian  land. 
Thou  didst  send  thy  Son  to  bless  us  with  the 
blessings  of  the  mind  and  heart,  that  may 
always  be  ours.  Grant  us,  Heavenly 
Father,  thy  continual  help,  that  we 
may  live  as  we  ought  to  live  in  the  midst  of 
so  many  things  to  make  us  good  and  happy. 


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Bless  all  of  us,  we  beseech  Thee. 
We  pray  for  one  another.  May  those 

who  teach  be  taught   by  Thee.  May 

those   who   come   to   learn,    get  instruction 
that  may   guide    them   in    all   their    duties. 
May  thy  care  and  thy  love  be  with 
our  friends.  And  may  we  all  enjoy  thy 

goodness  here  and  forever.     Amen. 


Penitoice. 

Oh   God,    our   Heavenly    Father  !     Hear 
us  when  we  pray  to  Thee.  We  need 

thy  forgiveness  and  thy  help.  We  have 

done    many  things    which    we   knew  to  be 
wrong.  We  have   not    loved   Thee  so 

much  as  we  ought.  We  have  had  bad 

thoughts  and  feelings,  for  which  we  are  sor- 
ry, and  we  beseech  Thee  to  forgive  us. 
Oh  that  we  may    always   try   to   do    right. 
Teach  us,  Merciful  God,  that  we  may 
know  our  duty.  And  assist  us,  that  we 

may  do  it.  May  we  watch  over  our- 

selves, and  keep  our  hearts  from  evil. 
May  we  remember  that  Thou  seest  us,  and 


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knowest  all  things.  May  we  resist 

every  temptation  to  do  wrong.  May 

the  fear  and  the  love  of  Thee  dwell  togeth- 
er ill  our  hearts.  We  thank  Thee 
that  we  have  immortal  souls,  that 
may  be  prepared  for  heaven  by  repentance 
and  obedience.  Let  us  so  live  in  this 
world  that  we  may  be  happy  forever. 
Let  the  instruction  which  we  receive  in  this 
place  have  an  influence  on  our  characters 
and  lives.  Let  us  enjoy  thy  favor  here, 
and  hereafter.  And  all  the  praise  shall 
bo  to  thy  mercy,  in  which  we  have 
learned  to  trust  through  Jesus  Christ,  our 
Lord  and  Saviour.     Amen. 


Jesus  Christ. 

Gracious  God !    We  call  on  Thee  as  our 
Father.  For   Jesus  Christ  has   taught 

us  when  we  pray,  to  say.  Our  Father, 

who   art  in   heaven.  We  thank  Thee 

that  Thou  didst  so  love  the  world  as  to  send 
thy  dear  Son  to  save  the  world  from  error 
and    sin.  We    rejoice   that   we    have 


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heard  of  thy  truth  and  mercy  through  Jesus 
Christ.  May  we   learn  of  him  who 

spoke  and  did  according  to  thy  will, 
and  who  lived  and  died  for  our  good. 
May  we  be  like   him  in  his  gentleness,  his 
humility,  his  love  of  others,  and  his  love  of 
Thee.  May  we   grow  more  like  him 

every  day  that  we   live.  May  his  life 

seem   to    us   as  true,  and  his   character   as 
beautiful,  as   they  were.  Oh  help  us, 

our    Father,    to   remember    and   honor    the 
Saviour  whom  Thou  hast  given  us. 
When  we  come   to  this  place  to  read  and 
hear    about  him,   may   we    bring  teachable 
minds  and  open  hearts.  May  we  enjoy 

the  hour  that  we  spend  here,  and  go  away 
with  good  thoughts  and  good  feelings. 
May  we  strive  to  be  good  as  long  as  we  live. 
And  when  we  die,  may  we  be  wel- 
comed by  Jesus  Christ  to  the  mansions  which 
he  has  gone  to  prepare.     Amen. 


FROM   THE   LIBRARY   OF 
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